wall function and flow separation

O.D.Y. · November 15, 2009, 05:40

Hi @ all,

I'm wondering if it is possible to calculate flow separation with wall functions?

I have a problem where separation occurs when resolving the boundary layer.... I used wall functions afterwards and the separation is still there.

As far as I can see, the separation is induced by the pressure gradient.
Does anybody know if wall functions are also able to resolve flow separation due to viscosity effects?

mike.mm · October 3, 2011, 16:27

see section 4.6.2 in turbulence modeling for cfd by wilcox.you will find your answer

November 15, 2009, 05:40	wall function and flow separation	#1
O.D.Y. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 49 Rep Power: 17	Hi @ all, I'm wondering if it is possible to calculate flow separation with wall functions? I have a problem where separation occurs when resolving the boundary layer.... I used wall functions afterwards and the separation is still there. As far as I can see, the separation is induced by the pressure gradient. Does anybody know if wall functions are also able to resolve flow separation due to viscosity effects?

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October 3, 2011, 16:27		#2
mike.mm New Member mike Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 15	see section 4.6.2 in turbulence modeling for cfd by wilcox.you will find your answer